Book description
The Genesis of Galactic Legend: Why "First Lensman" Remains Sci-Fi's Hidden Masterpiece
Before Star Wars, before Foundation, there was E.E. "Doc" Smith's visionary masterpiece that birthed the space opera genre itself. "First Lensman" isn't just another sci-fi audiobook-it's the DNA of modern galactic storytelling wrapped in pulsing, adrenaline-fueled narration.
Edward Elmer Smith didn't just write science fiction; he engineered it. As a food engineer by day crafting doughnut mixes, Smith by night constructed intricate universes that would inspire generations of writers. His legacy as the "father of space opera" isn't hyperbole-it's historical fact.
The audiobook format breathes spectacular life into Virgil Samms' transformation into the first Lensman. This isn't passive listening; it's cosmic immersion. Every chapter crackles with the raw energy of humanity's first stand against intergalactic tyranny. The Lens itself becomes almost tangible through masterful vocal performance-less a symbol, more a living, breathing extension of cosmic justice.
What makes this audiobook essential isn't just Smith's groundbreaking world-building, though his vision of galactic law enforcement predates everything from Starfleet to the Jedi Order. It's how the narration captures the sheer scope of Samms' journey from ordinary human to bearer of an almost-living emblem of universal order.
This isn't just entertainment-it's literary archaeology. Every minute spent listening connects you to the primal source of space opera's greatest themes: the eternal struggle between order and chaos, played out across infinite stars.
Don't just read about the foundation of modern sci-fi-experience it. Your ears deserve nothing less than this galactic cornerstone.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience